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Monzo Faces Shareholder Revolt Targeting Chair After CEO Ouster

Reports say Accel and Iconiq are seeking to bring back TS Anil by reshaping the board.

Overview

  • Financial Times reporting says the board asked TS Anil to step down over disputes on IPO timing, his post‑IPO commitment and concerns about international expansion.
  • Ex‑Google executive Diana Layfield is slated to become CEO in February following October’s announcement of Anil’s departure.
  • A group of investors including Accel and Iconiq has hired lawyers and is reportedly pushing to remove chair Gary Hoffman and reinstate Anil, with backing from holders of more than 40% of shares.
  • Reports describe a divide over where to float the company, with the board seen favoring London while Anil was speculated to prefer New York.
  • Monzo, Anil, Hoffman, Accel and Iconiq have not commented on the reports.